RCB vs RR Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Rajasthan Royals (RR)	Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
52%	48%

 

Rajasthan to Win- (2.14)

• Rajasthan thrives on Bengaluru’s pitch, leading the head-to-head contest at Bengaluru by 4-3.
• In-form Yashasvi Jaiswal and newcomer Vaibhav are set to shine on M. Chinnaswamy’s flat pitch with short boundaries.
• RCB hasn’t won a match on their home ground, and RR aims to capitalise on this edge.

RCB vs RR Betting Odds

	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
RR to Win	2.14	2.20	2.12
RCB to Win	1.69	1.70	1.68
	Bet Now	Bet Now	Bet Now

Rajasthan Royals are ready to seek redemption in Match No. 42 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After suffering four consecutive losses, RR desperately needs a victory and has a strong opportunity to defeat RCB, who have yet to win a single home match this season.

Our RCB vs RR match prediction analyses which team might dominate the contest. Meanwhile, cricket enthusiasts can explore winning opportunities on trusted cricket betting sites for real cash rewards.

RCB vs RR Team Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

This will be RCB‘s fourth home match, yet they’re still searching for their first victory at M. Chinnaswamy. Surprisingly, their away performances have been far stronger; not just wins, but dominant ones. The home conditions are working against them.

RCB’s biggest worry is Phil Salt’s powerplay struggles. While he starts aggressively with early boundaries, he fails to convert those starts into big scores. However, Virat Kohli has compensated for this by playing a more measured role: settling in early, anchoring the innings, and accelerating later, a trademark of his game.

The middle and lower order have been reliable, with Rajat Patidar consistently contributing (aside from the last two matches). Tim David has emerged as a clutch finisher, notably rescuing RCB from 65/9 with an unbeaten 50 against Punjab.

The bowling unit has impressed, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, and Josh Hazlewood regularly taking 1-2 wickets in the powerplay to keep RCB competitive. Impact player Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandya have been pivotal in breaking partnerships during the middle overs.

Rajasthan Royals

Since Sanju Samson’s injury, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) have struggled to perform at their best. Their last two matches were tightly contested, but they failed to finish strongly; losing in a Super Over against Delhi Capitals (DC) and then failing to defend just 9 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). These defeats have been major setbacks for the team.

However, the inclusion of Vaibhav Suryavanshi as Samson’s replacement has given RR a much-needed boost. Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Suryavanshi provided a solid opening partnership in their previous match against LSG. Fans will hope they continue this form at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium against RCB, especially since the pitch is flat and the boundaries are short; ideal conditions for aggressive batting.

Despite strong starts, RR’s middle and lower order have repeatedly failed to finish games. Even when toss, openers, and bowlers perform well, the team loses due to late-order failures.

RR’s bowling has been decent, with the Archer-Sandeep duo taking early wickets in the powerplay. Spinners like Hasaranga and Teekshana have also been effective, so there are no major concerns in this department.

RR holds the upper hand in this contest, especially since RCB has been struggling at home. With Jaiswal in form (scoring back-to-back fifties) and Suryavanshi’s inclusion strengthening the batting, Rajasthan will be confident heading into the match. If their middle order steps up, they have a strong chance of securing a crucial win.

RCB vs RR Match Details

Match: RCB vs RR, Match-42 Date and Time: April 24, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Live Streaming: TV- Star Sports Network Mobile- JioHotstar App

RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
RCB	33	16	14	03
RR	33	14	16	03

RCB vs RR Head-to-Head Records (Bengaluru)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
RCB	10	5	5	0
RR	10	5	5	0

RCB vs RR Recent Form

• RCB- W, L, W, L, W
• RR- W, L, L, L, L

Pitch and Weather Conditions

This season, both matches at this historic venue have been won by the team batting second. With short boundaries on this ground, bowlers will have very little margin for error. Dew in the second innings could also play a role, making batting comparatively easier.

The team batting first will need to post a total above 200 to stay competitive, given the high-scoring nature of this pitch.

The weather forecasts mostly sunny skies on match day, with temperatures climbing to 34°C. The weather maintains 43% humidity, while winds blow at 11 km/h throughout the game, crafting ideal conditions for gameplay. Rain presents no chance.

Dew Cahnces: Moderate

M Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	98
Wins by Teams Batting First	41
Wins by Teams Batting Second	53
Average Score in First Innings	167
Highest Team Total	287/7 (SRH)
Lowest Team Total	82 (RCB)

RCB vs RR Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru- Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact/Substitute- Devdutt Padikkal

Rajasthan Royals- Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubham Dubey, Riyan Parag (C), Nitish Rana, Dhruv Jurel (WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande

Impact/Substitute- Vaibhav Suryavanshi

RCB vs RR Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
RCB	Virat Kohli (Batter)	73 off 54 balls (4x7, 6x1) vs RR
	Suyash Sharma (Bowler)	2/26 vs PBKS
RR	Yashasvi Jaiswal (Batter)	74 off 52 balls (4x5, 6x4) vs LSG
	Wanindu Hasaranga (All-rounder)	2/31 vs LSG

RCB vs RR Betting Tips

• Toss- RR
• Match- RR

Betting Tips	Odds
First Boundary will be four	4.00
Yashasvi Jaiswal as Top Batter	4.50
Dismissal #1 method (Bowled). Innings #1	21.00

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